Two school custodians were fatally shot Monday afternoon at Mark Twain Elementary School in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in an apparent murder-suicide, police said.
Category: Chicago – Garfield Ridge
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Mayhem
Robbers target Southwest Side businesses
Chicago police are warning Southwest Side businesses to be vigilant as they investigate two robberies and a late-night break-in in the past week.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Donald Wiberg, legendary Kennedy High School teacher, dies
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Posted inEvergreen Park
A century of sweet tradition Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years in Beverly
Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years in Beverly with special events, sweet traditions, customer memories and a century of Chicago ice cream history.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Garfield Ridge 2050: A Neighborhood Plans Its Future
Garfield Ridge resident Danny Villalobos created a 107-page, 25-year neighborhood plan built on community surveys and resident input.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Business
New leases expected to bring $150M in investments to Midway Airport
City Council approval of new lease agreements is expected to bring at least $150 million in private investments at Midway International Airport.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Cook County task force recommends court transparency to combat domestic violence
A July 9 press conference held by the 6-month-old Cook County Domestic Violence Task Force has announced first-round recommendations including sweeping reforms to make the court system more transparent and accountable and the need for a new dashboard bringing together all domestic violence court and resource information in one place.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Obbie’s Pizza carries on despite fire
Obbie’s Pizza, located on Archer Avenue, is temporarily closed due to a recent fire. No one was injured, and first responders extinguished the fire quickly.
Posted inSWNH New News
Federal disaster loans available for June storm damage in Cook County
Governor Pritzker’s disaster declaration for June 11 tornado and storm damage was approved by the Small Business Administration; applications for small loans now open.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Summer weather sure to bring out the rats
As temperatures rise, rats become more active in Clearing and Garfield Ridge. The problem is preventable with proactive attention.